{"id":52557,"date":"2026-07-09T13:29:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/52557\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T13:29:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:29:20","slug":"ubisoft-barcelona-celebrates-successful-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-launch-with-layoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/52557\/","title":{"rendered":"Ubisoft Barcelona Celebrates Successful Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Launch With Layoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite Assassin\u2019s Creed Black Flag Resynced being considered a successful launch by Ubisoft, 51 employees at Ubisoft Barcelona<\/a>, many of whom worked on the game, will be celebrating its launch by seeking new employment.<\/p>\n

Announced on June 10, 51 employees at Ubisoft Barcelona face layoffs, with those who spoke to Insider Gaming saying the layoffs felt premeditated and were going to happen no matter how successful Assassin\u2019s Creed Black Flag Resynced was. <\/p>\n

That\u2019s because Ubisoft tends to assign a new project to teams well before they complete their current project, sometimes a year in advance. However, despite the Barcelona team raising concerns about not being assigned a new project as far back as summer 2025, no such assignment was given.<\/p>\n

Even a Successful Game Launch Means You\u2019re Not Safe at Ubisoft<\/p>\n

According to those familiar with how Assassin\u2019s Creed Black Flag Resynced performed prior to launch, the game was highly successful in terms of interest and pre-orders. <\/p>\n

Yet just days after completing all its work on Assassin\u2019s Creed Black Flag Resynced, the Assassin\u2019s Creed Barcelona team was disbanded, with 51 employees laid off. <\/p>\n

One employee, who was affected by the layoffs, told Insider Gaming under the condition of anonymity, \u201d These layoffs coincide with the broader context of ongoing workplace issues. This is not an isolated event; it reflects a pattern of constant mistreatment, loss of talent, forced departures resulting from the erosion of workers\u2019 rights, and an increasingly top-down management culture that leaves employees with little voice in decisions affecting their work.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to sources, the studio\u2019s celebration launch event was also canceled, instead replaced by a small catering get-together at the studio.<\/p>\n

Employees at\u00a0Ubisoft Barcelona\u00a0have announced<\/a> through the Video Game Union Coordinating Committee that they will strike each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon between June 30 and July 16, for a total of six strikes over a three-week period, due to the injustice.<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, Assassin\u2019s Creed Black Flag Resynced has an 84 Metacritic score<\/a> and has received rave reviews from the community. <\/p>\n

READ MORE \u2013 Insider Gaming\u2019s Assassin\u2019s Creed Black Flag Resynced Review<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s likely a game that could turn many people\u2019s negative perception of Ubisoft around, but if employees still face being laid off even after releasing a game deemed great by the community and pundits and that meets internal expectations, then what\u2019s the point? How can developers be the best they can be when no matter what, a big cloud of despair looms over them?<\/p>\n

Both current and former employees can contact me securely and anonymously at\u00a0[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>\u00a0if you would like to weigh in on current events or share your story.<\/p>\n

For more, learn about the\u00a0massive shake-up XBOX is currently undergoing<\/a>. Also, don\u2019t forget to\u00a0sign up for our weekly newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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\n Tom Henderson is Insider Gaming’s Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief. When he’s not running one of the industry’s leading independent video game websites, he’s probably playing an FPS like Call of Duty,\u2026 <\/p>\n


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